Welcome! Thanks! And Kil'n Time!

Welcome, Clancy!

The tall, smiling gentleman you may have noticed upstairs is Clancy.  He'll be keeping the Teen Area open on weekends and helping the fine folks in Tech Services with processing books.  We're delighted to have him join the team!

Welcome Back, Kristin!

She's back!  After a sojourn in middle Tennessee, Kristin is back in the area and will be rejoining the LIS staff! She missed our transition to Sirsi, the lucky person, but I'm sure she'll be up to speed in no time flat.

Kil'n Time

We do have ten people interested, so it's a go! Actually, we have 11 people who are sure and another five who are interested.   Remember, if we get 20, there will be a 15% discount on what our purchases.  Right now it appears that more people will be coming after school (4 pm or thereabouts) but you can go in at any time.  Please let Jeanne know if you're interested in participating.  (Yoo hoo, Joan! You know you want to do this.) More information as we get closer to the date! 

Thanks for the Feast!

Many thanks to all the wonderful folks who brought food for our luncheon. Everything was delicious! The taco soup, chess bars, brownies, deviled eggs, cooked apples, zucchini bread, and boo-nanas, etc. Some of it disappeared so fast I don't even know what it was!  Which is a good thing.  It was all much appreciated! It was great to have our Avoca folk here--we don't have a chance to get together enough.   Another big thank you to those who set up and even more to those who undertook the usually thankless task of cleaning up. THANKS!! 

Avoca Success, Halloween, Reminders, and Another October Birthday!

Congratulations!!

The Friends of the Avoca Branch (or FAB, as I like to think of these fabulous folks) had a very successful book sale last week.  They took in $572.40! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on this.  Branch manager Christy says everyone was awesome!

Brace Yourselves for Halloween!

There will be a number of times to show show off your Halloween spirit next week!  Mrs. Michelle's storytimes next week will be Halloween themed, and the kids will be trick or treating the offices upstairs.  Main's Halloween Party (after school) will be on Tuesday at 4:30 and the Teens will be painting pumpkins on Wednesday. Avoca's Halloween Party will be on Wednesday as well.  Also, Pumpkin Palooza and Trick or Treating on State Street will be on Saturday, October 29.  Finally, there's Monday, October 31 which is supposed to be some sort of holiday....

Reminders (Yet Again)

• Fall Feast on Thursday, Oct. 27
• Flu Shots October 25 & 27
• Let Jeanne know if you're interested in the Kil'n Time program.  So far we have three people, counting Jeanne.

Happy Birthday!

Judy  October 27 

"The pumpkin says everyone should give Elmer a treat."  ~ Elmer

Kil'n TIme, Reminders, Push!, Happy Birthday!

Kil'n Time

Several people expressed a desire to repeat our Kil'n Time experience after the first one.  The question is, how many people would really be interested?  We do have a holiday coming up-- Veteran's Day, November 11-- when no one would be scheduled to work. This wouldn't be a library sponsored event, just a chance for folks to get together outside of work and have some fun.  If ten people are interested, then the firing fee would be cut to $5. If we get twenty people, we get the $5 firing fee and a 15% discount on the pieces we chose to paint.  If you have friends or family who might enjoy a painting session, bring 'em along!

Also, this could be a "drop in" sort of event so that folks wouldn't all have to agree on one time to meet.  Kil'n Time is open on Fridays from 11 am until 7 pm.

So, let Jeanne know if  you're interested and when would be a good time for you.  We'll see what we can arrange!

Push! Film Festival

The Push! Film Fest is this weekend!  There will be two movie screenings here in the building, one in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room and one in the Teen Area.  "Believe," the movie that was filming here in Bristol and environs a few months back, will premiere here.  For tickets and more information, see www.pushfilmfest.com/

Reminders

• Flu Shots next week
• Fall Feast October 27

Happy Birthday

Brenda G  October 21

Katie   October 23

Ashley October 24

Congratulations, Flu Shots, Cornbread & Birthdays!

Continuing Education

Congratulations to all those who completed the Continuing Education hours for 2015-2016!  Amy has a certificate and a Blackbird Bakery card for those diligent folk. We're now working on hours for the 2016-2017 year, so be sure to record your hours.  Webjunction is always adding new webinars, but there are also other opportunities available-- including some very convenient ones such as some of the lectures sponsored by the Bristol Historical Association or the King Institute for Faith and Culture, both of whom often meet here in the library.

Again, congratulations to those who completed their hours!  Here's hoping that Amy has to give out even more cards next year!

 Flu shots

Remember, flu shots for City employees will be available on October 25 and 27.  A copy form you need to fill out and take with you is posted on the Employee Bulletin Board.  LIS staff members, please let Ambrea know if you want to go and get a shot so she can schedule a time.

Fall is in the Air

"Pumpkins, leaves-- it must be treat time!"

And that makes it a perfect time for soup beans and cornbread! We're planning a fall country lunch on Thursday, October 27.  Bring whatever you like to eat with the above two items (onions, slaw, potato salad, whatever) and we'll chow down! Avoca, you're invited too!

Update:  Ambrea will bring Taco Soup!

Happy Birthday!

October is a big month for birthdays at BPL.  How big?  So big that we'll be having two cakes this month!  Look for the first cake on October 20 to celebrate the natal days of several fine folks, including the following:

Susan W.   October 14

Becky W. (Volunteer)  October 14

Christy L.  October 20

Job Opportunity, Book Sale, Flu Shots & More!

Job Opening

With Christy L. taking over at Avoca, there is a full time position open in LIS. Information is posted at the library's website:  www.bristol-library.org

Please check the job description  if you wish to apply.

Book Sale!!

 The Avoca Friends of the Library will be having their fabulous Fall Book & Attic Sale this week!  Not only will there be books galore, but there will be some wonderful "Granny's Attic" items and probably some baked goods.  And we all know what great cooks the Avoca Friends are!!
 Here's the schedule:

Thursday & Friday, October 6 & 7  10:00 am- 5 pm

Saturday, October  8    9:00 am--Noon.

Hybrid Plan

In case you missed the earlier meetings, here's another chance to hear a presentation on the Hybird plan.
 

Due to October 13 being an early dismissal day for Fall Break we have rearranged the schedule slightly to hopefully attract more employees.

Hybrid group presentation – 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED – JUST SHOW UP!)

All sessions will be held in the School Board Room at 220 Lee Street, Bristol, Virginia 24201.

Please contact ebriele@icmarc.org if you have questions.

Flu Shots

Yes, it's that time of year again!  Here's the word from City Hall:

Everyone,

Please see attached memo regarding this year’s flu clinic.  It will be held Tuesday, October 25 from 8-12 and Thursday, October 27 from 1-5 here at City Hall.  Please have a copy of your insurance card from the City’s insurance (The Local Choice) along with the completed flu encounter form (also attached) to present on the day you get the shot.   Due to budget constraints, At-Work employees are ineligible this year to participate.   

Also, if you do not have the City’s insurance, but other insurance, you may present your card to the providers (Mount Rogers Health District) on the day of the clinics to see if they will accept the insurance, if they do not and you receive a vaccination, you may be responsible for payment.  It is advisable to check with your insurance company’s provider list.  Please contact me with any questions.

The flyer is posted to our bulletin board along with a copy of the flu encounter form.  Please make a copy and fill it out before you go for your shot.  For those in LIS, please let Ambrea know which day you wish to attend so she can schedule appropriately.

Happy Birthday

Lisa October 6

Oct. 4: Wear Purple Day, Columbus, and Library License Plates

Wear Purple Day

To help raise awareness of the problem of Domestic Abuse, Tuesday, October 4 will be "Wear Purple Day."  This should not present a hardship to certain staff members.  Right, Joyce?

Columbus Day

We do have a holiday on the horizon.  Main and Avoca will both be closed Monday, October 10, for Columbus Day.

Library License Plates

If you live in Virginia, you may be able to get library license plates soon!  The DMV is taking orders for a specialty plate with the library symbol and a heart.  A portion of the fee will go to the Virginia Library Association.  The catch is that they must sell 400 plates first. Applications are available at Reference. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass the word along!

For more information, click here.

Congratulations, Salute to Susan, and Rhythm & Roots

Changing of the Guard

Christy L. has been named the new Manager of the Avoca Branch Library.  Congratulations, Christy! The wonderful Avoca staff and Friends will be on hand to help make the transition easy for you.


Ambrea will be taking over the scheduling duties for Christy.  We're sure she will do a super job!

Susan's Shindig, Part II

Thanks to Nancy for all the great photos!  (That's also why Nancy is not in the photos.)

Amy thanks Sue for all her years of service.

Justin, Rebecca, Christy

Pam and "Granny Sue" Morrell

There were many presents and well-wishers!

Patrick & Pam

The Friends, Founders of the Feast!

Brenda and Brenda

Janice

Christine & Susan

Becky

Melba & Gail

Joan

Susan, Gary, & Family

Susan & Gary

Rhythm and Roots Video

https://www.facebook.com/bristolrhythm

This is a three minute overview of the Festival.  Watch closely and you may spot a familiar building a few times!